QTDDTOT - Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Threads

So which store is better, Autozone or Advance Auto, and why is it Autozone?

Skyactiv - yay or nay?

>>17648404
O'Reilly

Would an RX7 or 8 make a better DD?

>>17649002
Neither.

Rotaries make shit DDs because they chug gas like nobodies business and you'll wear out your apex seals faster by driving it everyday. If I were to get an RX7 It would be a fun/weekend car.

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How can I figure out where my oil is going? My check oil light keeps coming on and the dipstick is always low. There aren't any leaks in my driveway and I've never seen any blue smoke on a cold start.

>>17649173
You just burn it all the time

>>17649177
Isn't a sign of that blue smoke from the exhaust? I've never seen any. Does burning oil have a distinct smell? I do notice that higher up in the rpm range it starts to smell funny, but I think I've got an exhaust leak somewhere too.

>>17649183
How fast are you losing it? You could easily be burning it away or possibly worse depending on the circumstance.

>>17649183
Look the engine over for leaks. You might have to physically feel the back of it so do it when it's cold. If you're loosing oil this fast, there's either a major leak you'll be able to see/feel, or you're burning oil

>>17649197
Well I'm not quite sure but I think I put in about half a quart a month ago when it came on and it went away and I noticed yesterday it was back on.

>>17649199
And the solution I'm assuming if its a major leak is an engine rebuild ?

>>17649204
>I think I put in about half a quart a month ago
How many miles per half quart, give or take?

>>17649204
Probably won't be an outright rebuild. Just a gasket that's worn out and needs replacing. If it's a valve cover gasket/oil pan gasket, you're in luck. But a head gasket or rear main seal is a lot harder/more expensive to fix

>>17649214
Probably about 150 or so I guess

>>17649235
OK, that's a really bad sign if it's not drooling oil everywhere on to the ground. Check your coolant, make sure your dipstick doesn't look frothy or white in any fashion, and get it down to a shop at your earliest convenience.

If you're lucky, they'll tell you it's some dumb seal that was leaking on the exhaust and that's why it all burned away and you only smelled it once in a while.

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Which one should I get?

>>17649269
I always looked under the cap when adding more oil and its never been frothy, so coolant mixing in doesn't seem to be an issue.

I'd prefer to do the work myself, assuming its not something awfully complicated, as I'm still relatively inexperienced. I'll take it to get checked out though. Possibly when I get the transmission rebuilt, because it supposedly needs it (and I agree, theres definitely something wrong with it).

>>17649292
I don't know how you lose that much oil over 150 miles with nothing on the ground, but it might help to clean the whole engine off so you can see if it's coming out of somewhere obvious.

There are only so many places that oil can go.

>>17649290
I've heard the Fit is like a modern 90s Civic hatch. Personally I'd go with that.

also the iA is ugly as shit

I'm going to be replacing my head gasket soon.
I was wondering if there were any other things I can do to help my engine while I will be working on it.

What does WAT mean?

>>17649388
Women in Automotive Technology

>>17649396
I thought it would be something cooler

>>17649408
Women aren't very clever.

>>17649408
I'm shitposting desu

It means nothing

Depending on who you ask it could also mean WAT Automotive Technology

Don't think too much about it

>>17649414
But I see WAT stickers all over /osg/

>>17649422
wat

>>17649434
Exactly

>>17649364
Valve seals

Let's say that your style of driving is a hybrid grip/drift.

When would it be faster to grip, and when would it be faster to drift(and or oversteer)?

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>>17649614
Grip is overrall best unless you're on a loose surface like a gravel road (rally stages)

>>17649614
Always grip unless sliding is calculated to preserve momentum.

I got a MB w124 200 from 87 and I've been having some problems with it and would appreciate some help. When I accelerate harder than normal(doing overtakes or maxing it out for example) The engine just sort of slows down and starts stammering, chopping and it's really fucking annoying.
It has an automatic choke or the carburetor is automatically controlled somehow and I think that's where the problem is because this mostly happens when the engine gets warm.

Any suggestions?

>>17646454
Can somebody answer this please?

Am I retarded?
Learning to drive manual, everything is fine.
I can upshift, downshift, reverse, all is fine except for the fact that I can't get the car moving from first with both clutch and accelerator together.

My oil is a cm too high on the dipstick, but my car only takes 3.4 quarts of oil. Should I drain it?

Where the fuck do I get started figuring out what makes cars good and not good at going fast, and on different terrain? Total newfag to racing here.

>>17650447
It just takes time. Go find yourself some nice flat piece of empty space and practice getting the car moving with just the clutch. Once you have that down without having to think too much about it, get it to that point where it starts moving and give it a little gas. The way I was taught is you get the clutch to the biting point and then give it gas as if it was just a regular automatic car. Then once you get moving you fully take your foot off the clutch until you're ready to shift to 2nd.

Practice makes perfect

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Should I replace the spark plug wires with the spark plugs or just do the plugs themselves? The wires look fairly decent still but I'm not sure. What about the other ignition stuff like the distributor?

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>>17650501
>motor head
>what makes cars fast
Looks and car reviews

>>17648404
I work at autozone and i have to say our customer service is our main draw. There are numerous things that we aren't allowed to do on paper that we do anyway, like changing headlights or diagnosis. My experience at advance is that the people working there are much less likely to help you with stuff like that. I've never been to O'reilly's

>>17648404
Autozone is shit, fuck those mexican scumbags

O'reilly's is always better

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Are Skodas any good?
I found a 2009 Skoda Superb 1.8 with 110k km on it but he hasn't listed price and I can't ask him now since it's late. Is it even worth asking for it or is it a shit car? I dont know much about Skodas although I remember driving in a taxi one and it felt smooth.
pic related what im looking at

>>17648358
Old friend of my family has a z3 roadster 2.3 from 2000, not driven for a few years. Probably willing to let it go for a lot less than market value, I'm gonna offer about 4k. Is it a bit too much pose for not enough power?

>>17649388
WAT Automotive Technology

>>17649731
Theoretically yes, just google polishing and sealing aluminum.

>>17650532
You can test the resistance of the wires to see if they're good shape, and you'll have to take the cap off the distributor to see if its in good shape.

I used to have a z31 300zx back in the late 2000's until about 2012/13. I miss my car, and I'd like to have another one. At the same time, I want to learn more about really working on cars.

There is an 84 300zx automatic NA, and I can get it in running shape for about $250. Would it be worthwhile to convert it to a manual, and swap the engine to a turbo engine?

There are a lot of z31 turbo parts cars around me, and normal z31 parts. I can't imagine the swap would be extremely costly if I'm doing all the work.

Anyone ever convert an auto to a manual on a z31 300zx?

>>17650914
Manual or auto?

They had a decent amount of power for what they were back in the day, but they're not fast by any means, a lot more power than the miata or the 4 cylinder Z3 had.

If its been sitting you'll probably need to pump in about 2grand worth of parts to get it reliable.

Also they can be boosted but it will cost the value of the car.

Will an ecu chip make me fail emissions?

Nothing radical, stage one potentially. This would be put on a be golf alltrack

>>17651052
Manual.

Not sure if it hasn't been started at all, just driven pretty sparingly- his wife was the owner and she's unable to drive anymore.

>>17651065
Providing its not falling apart 4grand is pretty low. I'd jump on it but as a BMW guy I'd know what I was getting into, and would be able to fix most of my own shit.

Are ARP studs + MLS gasket overkill for a Naturally Aspirated bmw M50 engine that is stroked to 3.0 (or 3.1) ? I want finish up the engine but my dad (still lives in the 70s 80s) says i should just do a normal gasket and reuse the old stock bolts.

>>17651108
Why would it be overkill? If you can budget it why not? You may end up boosting it eventually anyhow.

Regardless I wouldn't reuse the old studs. I think almost all BMW head studs are TTY

>>17651034
Update, its actually a turbo automatic zx for $250. Would the manual swap be worthwhile?

I know that NA engines lose power with altitude, but do turbo/supercharger engines lose power as well? Are there any other negative effects on turbo engines at high altitude?

>>17651178
FI engines actually benefit from higher altitudes

Does anyone have any experiences with buying a car from one of those insurance auction places like Copart? If so, how was your experience? I want to get a car that is the same model as mine as a spare parts car, but mine is in a sorta uncommon color. It seems that there is one with the same color nearby, but on the site it's reported as one that was never an option. Does anyone know if I can contact them to request a color code or something? The one that I am looking at looks like the color that I need, but the lighting in the picture is kinda bad.

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My 97' Grand Cherokee is fucking me in the ass. The think shifts only if it feels like it and when it does shift it's either late at 3-5k rpm or jerky as fuck. Also if I stop too abruptly or inch up in traffic or at a light the thing will fucking stall. I've noticed that I can encourage it to shift my letting of the gas like it's a fucking manual, but even the success rate of that is inconsistent.

I don't know if the tranny's fucked, if the TPS is fucked, or if the PCM / the computer is fucked. What should I do? Anyone have this issue before?

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In every fucking Porsche 911, Cayman or boxter they have a million blank buttons. You can spec your 911 turbo to the max and still have blank buttons everywhere, or buy a 100k Cayman and this is what you have to look at!!!

How is this acceptable? A fucking Kia is better than this.

Can a honda accord be turned into a decent drift/rally car?

ok so buying a mx5 of some old guy, getting a good deal and its in really good condition. only trouble is the guy wants to wait a bit before selling it so he can take it to couple of car shows. Anyone had something like this happen before, and did you manage to get it earlier than they originally said? Im having this car one way or the other, but want it sooner cause im impatient. Wat do?

>>17651789
Depends how much cash you have. If you gut it, make it AWD and pretty much make the only thing from an accord the chassis, sure.

>>17651789
Drift? No. fwd cars cant be made into proper drift cars. Rally? maybe, not the best starting point but i guess as long as you have a decent engine and dont mind gutting it there would be worse starting points. best bet would be just to get something smaler and lighter for rallying, or something RWD for drift

1998 mustang gt
When i apply throttle or use my cruise control, there is is slight whistling/whooshing noise coming from my engine.
I assume its coming from my intake, anyone got ideas?

Is a BBK ever worth it if you don't track your car? I think they're kickin' rad but I'm not sure of the point. My car's 4000lbs and has a 335x28/310x18 setup stock; I think they're 2-piston/1-piston. The ones I'm looking at are 355x32/345x28 with a 6-piston/4-piston setup.

>>17652079
Forgot to mention - all rotors involved are 1-piece.

>>17651126
Honestly unless you have your heart set on the car its just better to look for one that's already a manual. Typically manual swaps on vehicles that old cost the value of the car or more.

>>17651930
Intake leak, or somethings wrong with your filter, or you have CAI.

>>17649702
If its an 87 MB odds are its not Carbed. Most exported German cars came fuel injected in the late 80's

If its fuel injected, then something along your intake, either your MAF is having problems, or you have an intake leak, or some sensor is offsetting the Air/Fuel ratio. You're not likely to get good answers from /o/; so my suggestion is finding a MB specific forum and asking them.

How hard would it be to trade in my car that's cammed as fuck with straight pipes?

What's a fast 4 door sedan that isn't a million dollars used? Looking to spend at max 14k but I want something with some oomf.
I was looking at dodge chargers and they seem to be pretty nice.

>>17652393
Do you have emissions in your state? Yes? then probably no one will take it off you.

>>17652504
E39 M5

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Are these donuts or some aftermarket wheels? This thing CAN'T be on 4 donuts. Same wheels all around

>>17652652
They're just regular ol' steel wheels

>>17652652

those arent donuts, just steel wheels or battle rims.

>>17652660
>>17652666
Not oem though, right? Doesn't look factory, but I'm not familiar with sedans

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>>17652671

They could be stock but they'd likely have come with hubcabs to cover them. There's only a handful of vehicles that you could get stock with a bare steel wheel, and usually they're offroaders like the Jeep Wrangler or FJ.

>>17652671
You poor sheltered child.

They probably are oem, many shit boxes come with them with hubcaps attached instead.

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What are some modern low-tech cars? I hate big screens and computers in cars

>>17652687
>>17652690
This is kinda in depth, but, I have 4 wheels off of my supra that I'm not using (supra has 16in rotas because I need cheaper tires on it), could I put the camry on 14s and just run chubby tires?

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>>17652690

kek I was thinking the same thing. how can a nigga be this NEW?

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>>17652730

Maybe, but you'd want to make sure your brakes would fit inside the wheels. Not sure if your Camry has drums or discs all around, might have a combo of drums in rear and discs up front. Either way, if the wheel doesn't clear them you can't do it. Are they both 4-lug, or is one 5-lug?

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>>17652699

FJ Cruiser and Jeep Wrangler are pretty low-tech in terms of their construction and interiors. Not sure about the Wrangler, but Toyota never offered any kind of touch screen bullshit in their FJ. Both are body-on-frame construction; Jeep is even more basic with solid front and rear axles.

If you're looking for CARS specifically...you basically need to go with cheap shitboxes to get "low tech". As in, buying a Mitsubishi Mirage - you'll get 70hp, roll up windows, shit radio, shit seats, cheap plastic everything, etc.

If you want something decent, in a car, I'm afraid it'll be full of the usual trinkets. A base model V6 Mustang with a manual tranny would probably be as close as you can get, but they won't be selling the V6's anymore. You'll be stuck with an expensive V8 GT or a cheaper piece of shit Ecotoot.

In short, you should buy something older if you want "low tech".

>>17652745
Woop, you're right. My supra wheels are 4 lug, the camry is 5. Oh well, I just want to rock these wheels again on something, they look too good to just hang in the garage

bought a Buick park avenue so I can focus on savings/investments instead of car payments.

Did I do okay?

>>17649290

fit probably.

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>>17652798

Sounds like you need to buy a Supra bro. It's the smart thing to do.

Or a dank little RX3.

>>17652849
I have a mk2 supra, but I drive it hard and I go through tires in about 3-6 months typically, and buying tires for 14in wheels gets expensive, FAST. In just saying I have the oem wheels that I don't use on anything.

>>17652829
3.8?
Depends on the year, millage and condition

>>17652885

yeah 3.8

1995 88000 miles. My mechanic gave me the lead

>>17648358
How bad are those $50 walmart batteries? I'm broke af

>>17652902
3.8 you'll never be late

>>17652902
Not bad, keep up the maintenance and it should last you quite a while.
And if you commute very far everyday then even better.

>>17652917

good to hear. Thanks!

>>17652903
They'll start your car for a year, two if your lucky.

>>17652926
Good mileage too. Should last at least a couple hundred thousand if you take care of it

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If I were to finally change the transmission oil to my shitboxes is there any reason to NOT put something like pic related to them or are there reasons to use worse transmission oil?

>>17652950

Most people never change their MT oil, I think you'll be just fine with that.

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My 2.2 s10 is fucking slow as shit.
Where can I find diagnostic information for this thing so I can check to see if it's running properly? I would like to think that something is wrong with it and it isn't meant to be this slow.

>>17652950
Use what the manufacturer recommends. If it calls for synthetic then use synthetic, and use the correct weight.
When it comes to brands, how deep is your wallet and how much do you like your shitbox

>>17652992
4cyl trucks are always slow.
No replacement for displacement

>>17652829
Is it the supercharged version?

>>17652950
What kind of trans is it?

>>17653031
It's so slow though. And it has a shit ton of miles on it. Do you think it would be worth it to have the local vatozone scan it?

>>17652992

Too heavy for an engine that small. It's probably not holding compression like it did when it was new, but without rebuilding the engine you're just going to have to deal with driving a slowtruck.

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>>17653048
What does vatozone scan?
Thought they can only scan CEL lights.
Depending on the millage you could always do a fuel injection service.
Won't make the truck faster but may make it run smoother.
BG has a pretty good injection cleaner kit.
You may need to buy or make a special tool to use the injector cleaner though.

>>17653046

no not as far as I can tell.

>>17653096
IDK, I'd have to call them.

How much is that cleaner kit? Or a good one in general?
I was also thinking about getting some new plugs/wires/coils to see if that makes a difference. On this truck; if I gained 3hp I could probably feel it.

>>17653140
Ebay sells the kit for $35, so retail goes up from there.
Yeah a tune up couldn't hurt, plugs wires, cap and rotor. Air and fuel filter. Fuel injection kit. MAF cleaning.

>>17652992
Sounds like it's running perfect if it moves and is slow as shit

>>17653200
Yeah all that shit couldn't hurt. I may try and get some lower mileage injectors from the junkyard too.

>>17653247
ebay turbo kit time

My MR2's 4AGE 20v has a surging idle. When I turn it on, the revs fly to 4000, float for a second, drop down to 1700 and then bounce rhythmically to 2300. The throttle feels kinda floaty and the engine holds revs longer than it should, almost like cruise control.

Would this be a vacuum leak? If so, how would I locate it?

>>17653541
I'd be suspect of the throttle position sensor or idle air valve

>>17653541
Does it also smoke like crazy?

Unrelated to your issue but I went and looked at an MR2 Monday that had that same problem, as well as smoking like a motherfucker

>>17653564
Head gasket blown

>>17653564
No, mine doesn't smoke at all

>>17653550
Would I just need to clean either of those? Adjust a screw maybe?

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>>17648358
I have a totally non-/o/ related question but I browse this board all the time
My question is, does anyone here smoke? I have smoked and chewed tobacco a good few times over the last couple months and I'm about to go in for a doctors appointment, if I tell them this will it fuck up my insurance?

High end sealant vs carnauba paste wax?

>>17653607
I knew the head gasket was blown. He tried telling me it was "because it sat for a while because I haven't been driving it much".

Yeah thats totally the reason. That piece of shit was barely worth the scrap metal it was made from at that point. He wanted $2500 for it when it had destroyed paint, high mileage, a bad engine, and rusted to shit.

Makes me really sad to see abused MR2s, especially knowing that they're only getting rarer the longer time goes on. By the time I can find one they'll be $10k for a decent example

does cooling your oil do anything beneficial? like is that a thing people do as an upgrade?

>>17653750
Like adding an oil cooler?
Only if the vehicle experiences high loads, like towing, going off road, or high RPMS. Just like the name says, it helps keep the oil from overheating.
If it's a DD vehicle then it wont help or change anything.

This morning, my car worked fine. Drove to work, drove home from work, everything normal. Earlier this evening, I drove to the grocery store, and when I tried to turn my car on to leave it wouldn't start (I couldn't even hear the engine, just a mechanical clicking sound) and I got a flashing symbol on my dash.

Luckily I had a friend nearby and they were able to jump my car and I drove home safely. But does this mean I need a new battery right away?

>>17653816
but don't other engine upgrades typically make the motor generate more heat?

Anyone know how to do an alignment on a 2006 Cadillac CTS? The camber is fucked and the shop I took it to told me you cant adjust it

i want to put a cute little turbo on my go kart. engine is a 5hp briggs so no forced oil system to tap in to. i have a little electric pump that can push atf but not 5w30. would atf in a closed loop system with only the turbo and a cooler lubricate and protect the turbo properly or no?

>>17653912
Yes, an oil cooler is typically added to an engine that has had performance modifications done to it because such an engine will inevitably run hotter as it produces more power.

How much would you say a subwoofer installation should cost? I can get a sub, amp, cables and all the stuff to get it working for ~$150. I drive a 2016 fusion if that makes a difference.

Are Jaguars as unreliable/high maintenance as I've heard them to be?
I heard they were bought out recently and their reliability improved from it, can anyone confirm/deny?

>>17650501
People on 4chan and YouTube like to say that the Miata is a good car because of it's handling capabilities.

>>17654428
Ford bought them wayyyyy back in the 80s and since then their reliability has been a ton better. They still suffer from the same type of reliability issues that luxury cars have, but they're nowhere near as bad as people say they are

Does every new car having forced induction mean that all of their engines are going to start shitting the bed before 100k?

Seems like a good way for auto manufacturers to get older vehicles off of the road so people are forced to buy new.

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Guys I need to assemble a portable & apartment storable set of gear for Oil changes.

I've a heavy fucking 08 Dodge Avenger & a 08 Jeep Compass to work on.

I'm allowed to do it in my apartment parking lot.
I'm not some fucko who's going to do it on bare asphalt and get oil every goddamn where.

I'd like to be able to get the equipment necessary for under 100$

Any advice?

I'm also going to try extending out my oil changes to the extreme. The Jeep has over 140K miles on it itself.

ADVICE?

Is there a comprehensive list of all the manual transmission non-FF non-truck/suv cars ever made?

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Should i get a 2011 CR-Z or a 2012 Veloster for around 7k euro?

>>17649702
Well, I've only worked on KE-Jet Mercs, but I'd imagine that thing has a Pierburg carburetor, which are known to be problematic. I'd suggest rebuilding it and converting to manual choke if possible, or swapping it for an aftermarket carb.

Used 2016 Corolla for 13k~ or Used 2017 Elantra for 13k~?

>>17653655
Most probably yes. Stop it now and don't make yourself say anything about it.

>>17653816
But what will keep the oil cooler cooled?

>>17655033
>Used 2016 Corolla for 13k
used 2010 Lexus for 13k

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>>17648358
Would getting this BMW 318ti be a bad idea.
Could probably get it for £650, done 85k miles and has a year mot

>>17654587
How does their reliability these days compare with the typical sport/luxury brands and the Germans? I've seen people tossing charts around for JD Power placing jags near the bottom of them.

Does putting bigger and better brakes on a car with no ABS make it more likely to lock the wheels? I was planning on putting slightly bigger brakes and converting my rear drums to disk, but the car doesn't have ABS and I have yet to brake hard enough to lock the wheels yet so I'm inexperienced

Can a bad camber cause your car to make clicking noises? I just got some coilovers for my car along with front and back camber kit, but I haven't gotten it aligned yet. They feel great but ever since installing them, I hear clicks from the front wheel well while I'm driving slow. Could it be something else?

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What would be the best/most practical way to get bit more power out of my 1993 NA MR2 with a 3S-GE engine?

Option A:
Buy and install the "missing" turbo parts and turbocharge the existing engine basically making it a 3S-GTE engine that the turbo MR2s come with.

Option B:
Buy a 3S-GTE engine and swap the existing engine to it. From my understanding if I were to find one with the E153 transmission mated to the engine this should also give my car LSD which it currently doesn't have.

Option C:
If I'm going to do an engine swap obviously I could put some other engine in there. What are some potential engines I should consider? Honda K20 / 24? Keep in mind that the regulations where I live state that you can only increase the size of engine by 25% so sadly I can only put a 2.5l engine in there which sadly leaves me without the option to put a 3.0l V6 in there which would be tempting as it could potentially give you the power of stock turbo MR2 with NA reliability.

Finally I'm not looking for absurd amount of power but I wish I could at least get around 250hp getting around 300hp would be perfect.

>>17654928
Velocter

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I need a shitty little alarm horn that chirps. I wired my alarm to the stock horn and it's fucking ear shattering when you're close to the vehicle, people literally jump.

Where the fuck can I get something like this? It should be a take off piece of shit from an alarm replaced with a louder horn right? What am I looking for / searching for to ensure it's weak sound / chirping /etc.

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>>17651745
probably just drain and fill your transmission fluid. don't get a fancy vacuum or anything just drain fill in driveway

>>17652992
look at the badging

>>17653655
yes and you'll die

>>17654797
>I'd like to be able to get the equipment necessary for under 100$

how in the ever loving fuck would a bucket, paper towels and ONE FUCKING WRENCH cost you more than $100?

>>17648358
Looking for an older suburban with a max budget of 3500, is this doable? Would prefer something before 05. Am in Midwest

>>17656004
A jack and a pair of jack stands can easily cost more than $100. Especially if he doesn't have a harbor freight in town.

>>17648358
I'm trying to install a battery cause my car didn't come with one (don't judge lol) but both cables are black. One of them goes to a random metal piece of the body and a metal plate on the alternator, I'm guessing that's the negative? The other one goes inside the alternator and sort of behind the engine, is that the positive?

>>17650501
Things that make cars fast include, but are not limited to:
-Lots of horsepower
-Good weight distribution
-Less weight

>>17656475
And being red

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>>17648358
I just installed a coolant reservoir tank in my car and it's right next to the radiator. It's not gonna melt or some shit right?

>>17656515
No that's a normal location for it.

>>17656518
Ty

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Is this 2001 Eclipse a good choice for a first shitbox?
I saw it in person and can't find it on Craigslist, does anyone know what trim package it is? I'm guessing GT but not too sure. Are these good cars? How much is a good amount to pay for one of these?

how much should i pay for a 2016 used accord ex with 5k-12k miles

Trying to sell my car.
V6 Mustang 2014, 20000 miles for $14.5k.
Asking too much?

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>>17656906
That was my first shitbox. Great car, had a lot of fun. I'm guessing the one in your pic is a gt cause of the rear wiper. Don't pay more than a few grand. I was a dumbass and paid 5k for a base model

>>17656940
What's the most annoying thing about this car? This one is an automatic with a shlappshift but that might be fine because it's solely going to a commute car

>>17656994
It's a bit primitive inside but not too bad.

>>17656906
>>17656940
I think I found it on Craigslist:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt/6247490868.html
Is 140k miles a dealbreaker? How long do these things usually last?

>>17656920
Yeah. If that's the lowest you'll go.

I mean, If you post it for that, that's fine but don't expect offers for much more than 11 or 12

>>17656913
3-5k less than what dealers are asking for a 2017

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So I have an AEM cone filter, do I need to buy AEM's special cleaner spray or can i just soak it in dish soap?

>>17657334
Neither. You install a stock airbox and replace the filter regularly.

>>17657304
Fug. Looks like I'm stuck with this V6.

Just how much would I need to do to an 88 ford escort to give it some power? Some guy is selling his for $700, appears to be in good condition externally.

>>17648358
So my car's supposedly got some electronic choke hooked up. How do I get this thing to work?

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>>17657852
Oops forgot pic

hay guise, 98 civic ex owner here... I haven't driven the car for about a month since I got a new company vehicle i can use for personal use..

Went to start it up today and at first the engine was pretty shaky but the tach only went up to 1500rpm which is pretty normal and then eventually settled down to the ~700 range.. but it got weird when I went into reverse. I dropped my handbrake and engaged the clutch and car went in reverse fine until I gave it some gas and it was almost like the wheel was locked onto the ground or as if my brakes never disengaged, I didn't have to force it too much but it eventually backed out of my spot. I switched into first and it went fine but when I turned there was an awful deep screetching noise but my power steering was definitely there... after awhile on the road all of the symptoms just disappeared, got home and did a quick drive around my apartment complex and everything checked out and no noises or squels or anything... Is it gonna die?

>>17657775
LS swap
>>17657928
probably rusty brake rotors/drums
has it been wet?

>>17657969
It's been pretty wet and the brake discs get horribly rusty if not used much, but they're pretty fresh. I just did my brakes beginning of summer. If it helps any it was the rear brakes that felt like this not the fronts. The fronts seemed to engage normally although a little screechy at first. If you don't think anythings wrong I'll probably just chalk it up to lack of use.

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>>17657984
sounds like drum rusted to the shoes
common problem, fixed by using brakes
>trusting some an/o/n on a uzbekistani mausoleum maintenance board
i'd take the drum off and have a look but I'm a paranoid fuck

>>17654652
>mfw have an 190k vehicle
>OE turbo and engine
if it is built correctly there should be no problems with engine reliability

>>17655571
>brake upgrades
this shouldn't matter especially if you haven't locked the wheels up before
>more likely to lock
probably not

>>17655678
bad CV joints

is it extremely necessary to hone the cylinders when rebuilding a brake caliper?

Would a convertible with a retractable hardtop add any rigidity to the car?

>>17658121
>hone the cylinders
What

>>17658178
Doubtful. Hardtops aren't structural, they're just for passenger comfort.

>>17658121

Isn't that all rebuilding a caliper is? Just replacing the seals won't fix the problem, they got ducked up for a reason.

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I'm looking for a project car right now and my only parameters are coupé styling and below £1000. Would an MR2 be a bad choice? I can find busted ones for less than £700 online, but they are mid engined. Does that make them harder to work on, or will it be alright? I want to eventually turbo this car after installing all the other parts I want.

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What years were corvettes sting rays?

I found out they began with the C2, but it gets hazy from there. From what I understand they started making them again in 2014, but I can't find anywhere that tells me when they stopped making them.

Thoughts on c300? looking at a certified preowned 2016 around 30k

What's the opinion on ford fiesta's? Got a 2012 Fiesta with 15553 miles on it. With a complete service having been done it every year since 2012. Seems like a pretty nice first time car.

>>17658630
>ST
God machine
>any other trim
Comatose

>>17658700
I don't particulary care for really strong engine and fast speeds.

After browsing /o/ for a few days, I'm convinced that most posters have very low intelligence and lack basic reading comprehension. Anyone else feel the same way?

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>>17658757
That is the entirety of the internet

>>17658708
You asked for an opinion.

>>17658775
yeah i did, thank you regardless for your opinion.

>>17658757
No. You must be smarter than everyone else, a head above the rest.

>>17650460
Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes to get oil through the system. Turn off engine and check oil levels again.

>>17653736
Sealant gives more protection while carnauba waxes give more of a glow

>>17655157
wind. same as the radiator.

Having car trouble. My daily, a 2003 Audi TT is misfiring constantly. I can barely get it to the end of my street now. Had it looked at by a mechanic the other day when I was out and the issue started and he says it could be the plugs or coils but he wasn't able to do it that day so I had to take the car home (which was a 50km drive) Now this morning it's even worse and I've no idea what to do. The local mechanics in my town are utter scum so going to them is the absolute last resort, to be honest I'd rather sell the car than take it to them.
Please help /o/

>>17656906
Ask to see in person, get the VIN and hit up the VIN threads to get more details, you'll likely be able to haggle down the price if there's been some history

>>17657334
50/50 simple green and water works fine for me

>>17658863
>15 year old vag
rip

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>>17658630
If you have the automatic then good luck because the "powershift" transmission is trash. Mine would jerk in parking lots and sometimes stall out before I took it in to get the TCM reflashed.

Otherwise even the non-STs are fun. I drive pic related around some canyons and it's a blast.

Is it safe to reuse springs when replacing the front struts? Because that's what I have in mind currently

>>17658901
What does this mean?

>>17659001
Car was made by the volkswagen audi group so it is unreliable

>>17659028
Okay, but that doesn't really help with my issue.

>>17658916
Manual of course. It's a 1.6 tdci 95hk. Thanks for your reply. I'll be driving it for a few hours tomorrow to get home so that will give a real taste of it.

>>17658863
I'm thinking I'll try chancing the spark plugs first which I've been told is the easiest fix to try. But I'm not 100% on what size to go buy?
From what I've seen looking at part online it's 19 mm Reach 14 mm Thread Size but I'm not 100% sure.
Can't even check out how much they would be at the closest auto store either because their websites are all garbage.

does spark plug draw power from the battery or directly from the alternator ?
Is there something that directly draw power from the alternator or it all come from the battery ?

>>17654323
Are you getting someone else to do it or are you asking general cost if you do it?

If you get someone else to do it it'll probably cost 100-200 more on top of the equipment.

>>17653989
You have to have a specific machine do it, take it to another shop, or take it to the dealer ship.

The only reason it shouldn't be adjustable is if something is damaged.

>>17654038
Odds are no, the ATF may not react with the seals in the turbo well.

If your electric pump can push atf through then why not oil?

>>17659206
battery -> ignition coil -> distributor cap -> spark plugs

>>17659206
Both kinda. The terminal on the battery in which the car draws all of its power is the same terminal that alternators send power to.

>>17659108
>Can't even check out how much they would be at the closest auto store either because their websites are all garbage.


They may be garbage but its not that difficult to plug in what car you have, and see what pops up as far as parts, unless you're just retarded or a sperglord.

Odds are its your Coils though, which you should have ordered online when It first started misfiring, becuase local auto parts stores are not going to be stocking those.

>>17659290
>unless you're just retarded or a sperglord.
Well I am posting on 4chan anon.

Chances are it will be the coils which will make it difficult. I'm going to have to look for some online when I can.

But regardless putting in new plugs would be good as I doubt they were actually done when I took it in to get serviced.

I'm interested in getting a dashcam, but I want one that can record from all four sides of my vehicle (failing that, then at least front and rear).

Are there any options besides installing multiple dashcams? I would prefer to install just one system, if possible.

>>17659484
Yes, they have combos. It took like 4 seconds to search and find out.

>>17653896
probably. you can take your battery to autozone and let them test it out for you. how old is it?

the clicking sound is from the starter solenoid most likely and since it started with a jump the battery would be the easiest thing to start checking out.

>>17659593
I don't like to feed information to the internet jew.

>>17656330
a set of ramps can be had for fairly cheap tho

What's a "fun" daily driver car for under 10k used that can handle dirt roads.

>>17659706
Any FWD car fitted with off road tires.

Or just get an subaru.

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does any of yous guys do basic car maintenance for friends & family?

i'm between jobs atm and trying to make a few extra bucks. i've had a few friends call me up lately to do some simple repairs (inner fender cover, new side view mirror, some interior bits, alternator) since they know i have a knack for this stuff. i've been making a little bit of cash this way so i was thinking of offering some basic things to my friends. brakes, oil changes, coolant system flushes, parts that are fairly simple to replace and don't require taking the whole car apart or that sort of thing.

thing is, im not sure how much to charge for things. idk how to determine a reasonable price for my services. does anyone w/experience doing this have any tips and stuff?

is this just a bad idea? i mean, i've been doing work on my own cars for about a decade now. i'm pretty proficient at it. and i mean, i'm not gonna attempt something that there's a good chance i could fuck up like a head gasket change or something.

i guess the first thing to do would to be to see what the average price for an oil change & brake pad change would be around here

>>17659751
Don't do it.

There's a reason business licenses exist and that you have to be insured when running a business.

Also 'money' can screw up even the best of relationships.

>>17659334
>>17659290
So I looked into doing it and it's not a SUPER difficult job. Only thing is getting the parts and probably the tools. tfw shitty tool collection

>>17658934
Yes you can reuse springs but to disassemble and reassembe you need to buy or rent spring compressors.
DO NOT just take off the top nut without compressing the spring, good way to get yourself killed.

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My family decided to buy me a 2009 RAV4 the other day. I've never had a car before (I'm 19), but they decided I needed something for getting back and forth to college (airfare gets expensive). It's got the Limited trim, which means I have comfy heated seats for the Indiana winter. And, I have 4WD that can handle the snow.

This vehicle also has the 3.5 liter V6 engine, which (iirc) is the same engine used in the Sienna and the Avalon. I drove my mom's Sienna van a lot in high school that was of a similar vintage of this RAV4 (2010), but ostensibly, it's going to drive a lot differently in a heavier vehicle.

Here's my question: Why on earth did they decide to put the V6 in the later 2000s RAV4 models? If I even move my toe the wrong way, the whole car lurches forward. I feel like I'm driving a goddamn go-kart, and honestly, I kind of enjoy it. I just think that the engine and vehicle are mismatched. Anyway, there's my question, and there's my opinion.

>>17651930
The whoosh is air being sucked past the throttle blade(s). My truck does the same thing, because the gasket attaching the airbox to the throttle body leaks a little bit. As long as there isn't any major leaks between your air filter and throttle body, you should be alright.

>>17659784
You generally do not need a license or insurance to wrench on a friend's car. The only laws are mostly about environmental things, so as to not contaminate ground water with coolant and shit like that. Also your township or county will want to collect taxes on parts you resell but it's really not normally a big deal. You have a wagecuck mentality.

>>17649614
>>17649631
>>17649642
Doesn't grip, at some times, cost you momentum?

>>17660062
if your friend's brakes don't work and he crashes, you are liable. his family sues, oops you lose everything.

>>17659001
>>17659028
>>17659040
It actually means you're fucked, kid.
>15y/o vag
Party van time

>>17659206
The spark plug is powered by the coil, which is powered off of your main power line. The main power line is connected to both the alternator and the battery, they are one and the same as far as the electronics are concerned.

>>17654038
Try just using thinner oil. 0W-20 or some shit.

>>17660062
>contaminate the groundwater with coolant
Coolant is inert after 24hrs, and fully biodegradable.

Is it safe to use wheels from a 200000 miles vehicle and put them on a new car?

I want to put my focus svt eap wheels on my fiesta ST but that focus has been around for 200k miles.

I'm about to do a 1800 mile round trip. Should I do any extra maintenance outside of my normal routine? Car is at 147k.

>>17660383

I'd say give it the once over, spark plugs, battery, suspension, tires, oil change, make sure everything is in working order then go for it!

>>17660342
Wheels are wheels, aside from being bent, curb rashed or cracked, they don't wear like most other parts.

>>17648358
Will a cheap OBDII reader give a reliable yes or no on a car? Will a reader that specifies that protocol of which the car uses produce better results?

>>17660440

Alright, cool. I'm going to take them to a wheel repair shop just to give them the once over then take em to have them powder coated gold then swap them onto the fiesta

>>17660451
A reader that reads the specific manufacturers codes will of course be better than a normal OBDII reader. If that's what your asking.

>>17660410
I was planning on doing a once over of the tires, suspension, brakes and fluids, and then change the oil and probably the air filter too, but I'll check the plugs and the battery too. Thanks

>>17659108
>>17658863

Okay, so I managed to get a ride to the local auto store. Bought 4 Spark plugs that were $15 each. But they didn't have any coils, they said they could get them in but they would cost $150 EACH.
I managed to replace 2 of the spark plugs but wasn't able to do the other two due to lacking tools and the 3rd coil being stuck. I'd have ripped it out with tools but since I don't have a replacement I didn't want to damage it.
I doubt adding 2 new plugs is going to help much at all. But hey at least I can say I did something with my day right?

Anyone know where I can find out what kind of coolant my car needs? didn't come with a book when I bought it.
Got a coolant leak and wanted to fix the leak then top it up.


Also in the mean time would it be okay to fill it with water? Like in an emergency if it I saw shit was getting really hot? (Which it hasn't, it's always been running at 90)

>>17648358
About to buy a 2004 Mazda 6 S with manual gearbox. Good condition. What would I be wise to expect?

>>17660840
That it's a car. That you'll be exchanging money for the car? I don't know man.

>>17658858
I was asking that for the keks but thanks for giving a serious answer.

Can I use high grade sealant as opposed to wax to protect my headlights?

>>17649702
sounds like an ignition issue. check your spark pluggos

>>17650532
plug wires generally last the life of the engine, oem is better than aftermarket

>>17651274
ur nuts

How soon should I take my 2015 Nissan Rogue Select to get serviced from the dealership? I bought it about three months ago, with maybe 2k miles.

>>17649614
If you're in a FWD or AWD, always grip.
If you're in a RWD, drift only at extremely tight turns or calculated turns where your more likely to understeer due to the momentum.

>>17652079
no

>>17652950
if its a honda use honda fluid

>>17652699
2010 Mazda3. Low tech but very clean

I want to fix some scratches and dents in my paint. How do? I don't care if it's really pretty I just don't want it to rust.

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I replaced my valve cover gasket on my toyota shitbox today. The sealant says to wait 24 hours before driving but am I good with just driving it after 12?

>>17661102
If it says 24. WAIT 24.

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>>17661110
Okay. I'll wait about 18.

>>17661122
enjoy fucking your car mate. want to film it and post it on youtube for me?

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>>17661124
You bet your ass I do. Drop your e-mail and watch my car explode you helpful ass motherfucker.

>>17659751
My mom gave me 20 bucks to change her oil. That's about it. I offer to help my friends out if they are having problems, usually for free. I don't have much experience wrenching yet so the more the better. I haven't had anyone take me up on the offer

>>17660836
Your manual should have it. If you don't have one you might be able to find a pdf for it. If neither of these are good you could find a forum for your car and look there

>>17661158
>Your manual should have it.
Yes, but I didn't get one when I bought the car.I guess I'm going to have to keep looking online

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>>17661169
Sorry I just woke up and my reading comprehension doesn't exist yet.

Anyways you might be able to find a scan of it here https://justgivemethedamnmanual.com/

otherwise like I said, find a forum for your specific car.

>>17660836
It doesn't matter, just get something that's corrosion resistant or has phosphate inhibitors. The type of coolant is more dependant on your area and weather extremes.

>>17661197
Australia. Currently cold as fuck but in a few months hot as hell.

>>17649290
Fit

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I have a bunch of exterior defects pictured here:
https://imgur.com/a/ewFXg

Any advice on tackling them?

>>17661360
buff the ever loving crap out of them

>>17661367
elaborate

>>17661372
Polish the ever loving shit out of them

is it better to buy the expensive engine oil, or buy the cheap one and change it twice as often?

>>17661417
depends on how much of a jew you are
really you're better off with higher quality stuff
but go with what's in your budget
just don't mix high quality with low quality.
If you're going from high to low, low to high, or unknown to high/low do a full system flush.

I havr enough saved to buy an Evo. I want a 4,5 or 6.

But where i live we get snow in winter, and that snow can be a good 20-30cm deep.

I want to get some adjustable suspension that i can use in winter and summer (daily and track use and Nordburgerring)


Is there a suspension setup that offers this level of adjustability, or would it be better to just jkeep stock shocks and buy something higher for winter?

>>17661360
https://www.reddit.com/r/autodetailing/wiki/yourfirstpaintcorrection

>inb4 >reddit

fuck off its actually helpful

So are harbor freight's $20 torque wrenches any good? I am not a professional or anything.

what is triple clutching and how do i do it

About to do an oil change to my shitbox and the recommended oil for it is either 5W30 or 10W40. Is there any harm in putting 5W40 in there?

>>17662587
>what is triple clutching
A waste of time.
>>17661533
The Pittsburg branded ones? Just fine. I've had two of them for the paste couple years and their still accurate.

>leaking heater core
I don't have the time or money to replace it right now.
Has anyone had any luck with the coolant leak stoppers?
My mechanic friend recommended bars leak, but id like amother opinion.

>>17662666
>recommended oil for it is either 5W30 or 10W40
For different climates/seasons im assuming?
It probably won't harm the engine but not using the correct oil can lead to slightly faster wear. It's best to use what the engine was designed for.

>>17662666
Satan checked
>>17662692
>shitbox
>thinking he cares if a throwaway vehicle wears a little faster

>>17662666
You'll be fine

>>17661197
>It doesn't matter,
Unless you drive a GM with dexcool in it.
>if it mixes with other coolant types it basically turns into chewing gum.

>>17660873
A clear sealant? Yes.
>>17660915
There's a recommended service schedule in the cars manual.

>>17662682
>amother opinion.
Go ask your mother then.
But seriously, bars is probably one of the best.

>>17662682
Just bypass it, there should be a inlet and outlet hose coming from the engine bay either clamp them off or splice them together.

>>17662682

go to the hardware store, get a metal pipe you can connect the 2 heater core hoses with, get 2 hose clamps, solved. just bypass it. both hoses go to the firewall

>buy car
>have it for 2 months now, invest twice the amount I paid for it in part to get it back into shape
>go through the papers I got with the car
>2013: 101k miles
>2014: 99k miles
>2015: 120k miles
For fucks sake, the joy of buying used cars.
I can't really go back to the dude I bought it off because I can see in papers that was 2-3 owners ago

>>17661372
Buff it like you buff your daddy's dick.

>>17662768
>>17662780
I don't feel like taking my entire dash out of the car desu. I'm only keeping this car another 3 months. I just need to keep it running till then.

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How can I check for burning oil? Just stand by the exhaust pipes and have someone rev the shit out of the car?

Also, since I leak oil like crazy, is it OK to use this bottle of oil that's been sitting outside for a few months? It's been closed but I'm wondering if it's still safe to use.

Also I put some pantsu on my car

>>17652730
>>17652730
As other anon mentioned making sure the brake caliper's don't rub is one thing but also have to consider the bolt pattern and sometimes hub diameter.

Ex. A 5 bolt rim usually has 5 lugs spaced 114.3 mm apart so usually the rim has stamped in the metal 5 x 114.3mm or for 4 bolt rims 4 x 110 mm. If you don't get a rim with correct spacing it won't fit

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What should I start with for making my Kia rio 5 SX more sporty?

1.6 L 110 HP DOHC

Just lighten it up and new flywheel?

>>17658121
Only if the bore is scratched, pited, rusty or installing a new, bigger piston. Remember always to lubricate the lip seal around the piston with brake fluid when reinstalling

>>17663093
turbo kit

>>17662801
Bypass the cunt

>>17659751
family is the last place you want to get business from because they all want you to do it for free.

>>17663113
So put it in her butt?

>>17660496
give some attention to your coolant and radiator especially. last thing you want is to overheat in bumfuck nowhere.

Just replaced my fuel filter and it looks like my fuel consumption went slightly up. Is it normal?
Previous filter was replaced in March 2016.
I can't see any leaks around the filter

>>17663170
How clogged was your old one? Maybe the increased flow through the filter is causing it.

>>17663180
Not sure, it's all metal and I don't think I can take it apart.

>>17661504
Coilovers.

>>17663112

That is a little out of my league right now

Recently did an oil change on my '03 mustang gt, went from mobil 1 5w20 to royal purple 5w20 but on cold starts I can hear my lifters ticking until the oil gets to them, and I don't remember it doing this before. Whats up?

>>17663183
It's an old filter, just cut it

>>17663202
You went from good oil to shit oil, and you're noticing the difference.

>>17663279
they were the exact same price tho... and that oil study showed royal purple does pretty well (but not as good as mobil1)

>>17663285
>>17663279
guess I'll just stick with mobil1 next time and never ever switch because of the royal purple meme

Wondering what a tercel 4e-fte swap costs. The car is $500 (CL), engine+trans is $1200+s/h (ebay), what else is needed? Also is it a good idea for a project?

>>17663285
>>17663290
You're both missing the point. If the oil is thickening that badly when it gets cold, and causing noticeable lifter ticking, then it's shit oil, regardless of what the internet says. You didn't have this problem with mobil1, so clearly it must be better than the royal purple because it was performing well in conditions that the purple didn't.

>>17663093
I'd recommend some good tires, maybe not the Michelin Pilot Sports, but something nice and grippy for all season, upgrade to some nice coilovers and get some good brakes and rotors like hawk, stoptech or ebc.. Should cost near the same as a bolt on turbo kit, but would be a lot more fun to drive.

>>17662936
If it's burning it through the valve stems or in the cylinder, half a quart in your oil change interval should be fine. If it's dripping out and onto an exhaust component, look for a trail of oil in the engine bay. If if you're burning a quart in 1000 miles, might be time for a rebuild. As long as you keep the oil topped off, like check every gas fill up, it'll keep on running.

>>17663325
Random anon entering the conversation. I had an 05 expedition with the 5.4 and I ended up getting valve tick around 100k mi. I would guess it's a combination of worn out valve lifters and shitty oil. The RP isn't as good as the mobil1, but even with the mobil1, his lifters are wearing out. It only hides the problem which is only visible with shitty oil. Really you should be able to put in any brand of oil with the manufacturers recommended weight and you shouldn't have any valve tick at all, regardless if it's some "amazing" mobil1 or "garbage" Napa brand oil.

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So tell me about geo trackers. Looks like some kinda jeep/suzuki samurai baby? Decent outdoor vehicle?

>>17663975
GM's attempt at a Samurai competitor. Just about the smallest 4x4 you can get from an American manufacturer. Great for ATV trails, not so much for rock crawling.

>>17664039
Could I use it as a daily and then use it for offroad trails if I go hiking and camping (which I do)? I mean obviously it's not going to be climbing up a mountain, but will it get stuck in the mud or be unable to travel off the beaten path?

>>17664039
It wasn't a competitor, it was in fact a samurai with different sheet metal.

>>17649173
This could be a head gasket issue

>>17649614
>>17649631
>>17649642
>>17660070

What about hairpin turns? Is it not faster to oversteer into those, as apposed to slowing down to grip it?